Lewis T. Jordan

ROBERTS — After a lengthy battle against Parkinson disease,
Lewis T. Jordan crossed into heaven and is now with the Lord and
many of his friends and relatives.

Lew was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Red Lodge, the fourth son of
Ernest and Mary (Loncharich) Jordan. Lew was 12 years old when his
mother passed away. He and his sister Margaret, who was nine years
old at the time, were sent to the Croatian Children's Home in Des
Plains, Ill. The children were sent back home the summer of 1944.
Lew graduated from Carbon County High School in Red Lodge in 1945.
He was the starting tailback for the varsity football team and the
starting forward on the varsity basketball team his senior year.
Lew served honorably in the U.S. Navy for two years, attaining the
rank Store Keeper 3rd Class. He spent most of his active duty at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Lew married Elvina Obert Waples on Nov. 25, 1950. They were
happily together for over 60 years. From this union, four children
were born: Andrew, Thomas, Margaret and Daniel. He also had one
step-son, Rick Waples.

Lew was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Mary;
brothers Andrew (a victim of the Smith Mine disaster) and Steve;
sister Margaret; son Andrew B., and grandson Andrew L.

Lew's working years began at MacDonough Ford in Red Lodge as
parts manager. He was employed eight years for Met Life as a sales
agent in the Red Lodge area and in Miles City. From insurance to
banks, Lew was a CEO for C.L. Anderson Banks, Inc., beginning in
Bridger, then on to Miltona, Minn.; Fayette, Iowa; Lovell, Wyo.;
Froid and Fairview, and finishing his banking career in Wibaux at
the First National Bank and Trust.

Music was his greatest passion. Lew played the Brach string
instrument and lead vocal in the Red Lodge Viseli Tamburitzan Band,
a group well known for its lively Yugoslavian upbeat Polka and Kola
sound. Thousands of fans throughout the northwest were entertained
by the band that played together for over 30 years. Lew also
enjoyed fly fishing and golf.

Affiliated with many civic organizations, Lew was past Commander
of the American Legion. Together with John Graham and other Legion
members, he helped start the Little League baseball program in Red
Lodge. Lew was a 60 plus year member and past Exalted Ruler of the
Beartooth Elks Lodge #534. He was a member of the Red Lodge Montana
State Champion Eagles Drum and Bugle Corps.

A committed follower of Jesus Christ and believer of His
teachings, Lew lived and raised his family as Roman Catholic. He
sang in the St. Agnes choir and was the keynote speaker for the
annual father, son and daughter banquet.

Memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, at
St. Agnes Catholic Church in Red Lodge. Interment will be in the
Red Lodge Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church. Cremation
has taken place. Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Catholic
Church or to the charity of one's choice.

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